UMC and Polar Collaborate to Meet Growing Demand for U.S. Onshore Semiconductor Manufacturing

Core Insights - United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) and Polar Semiconductor have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on U.S.-based 8-inch wafer production, which is crucial for various industries including automotive and aerospace [1][2][3] - The partnership aims to enhance the domestic supply chain for power semiconductors, addressing the growing demand for secure and reliable manufacturing in the U.S. [2][3] - The collaboration will leverage Polar's manufacturing capabilities and UMC's technology portfolio to support multi-sourcing strategies for customers [3][4] Company Overview - UMC is a leading global semiconductor foundry with a focus on high-quality IC fabrication services, including logic and specialty technologies, and operates 12 fabs with a combined capacity exceeding 400,000 wafers per month [5] - Polar Semiconductor specializes in high-voltage, power, and sensor semiconductor manufacturing, providing advanced technologies and services for various applications, and is currently expanding its capacity to meet increasing demand [6]